LOCKJAW


Meaning of LOCKJAW in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' läk- ˌ jo ̇

Function: noun

Date: 1803

: an early symptom of tetanus characterized by spasm of the jaw muscles and inability to open the jaws also : TETANUS

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